What can I plant in pots in October?
For a splash of seasonal colour, plant winter bedding plants like pansies, violas, cyclamen, and primroses. These hardy little blooms come in a rainbow of colours and can brave cold weather and frost. To help them thrive, plant them in a nutrient-rich, well-draining container and set them in a sunny spot. There are even herbaceous perennials that will look great in containers in autumn and winter – either from their foliage or their autumnal flowers. Go for the following: heuchera, hylotelephium (sedums), japanese anemones, liriope muscari, persicaria (red bistort) and symphyotrichum (asters, michaelmas daisies).In general, daylilies are a great perennial addition, but the Stella de Oro’s are some of the earliest and longest blooming varieties. Coneflowers or echinacea have perennial flowers that bloom through summer in pink, purple, white, orange, red, or yellow. Butterflies and other pollinators love coneflowers!
What is the best outdoor plant for lazy people?
Yarrow—botanically known as Achillea millefolium—grows to be a couple of feet tall with fern-like foliage. The summer blooms (June to September) can be white, yellow, pink, and red. Yarrow is tolerant to drought, so you’ll have gorgeous flowers even during dry summers (or when you’ve forgotten to water). Yarrow (Achillea) Yarrow is a tough, drought-tolerant perennial with flat- topped clusters of flowers that bloom from early summer to fall. Available in a variety of colors including yellow, white, pink, and red, yarrow is perfect for adding long-lasting color to your garden.